5.0 Singles Round 3 - 2024 Legends March Madness - Pickleball Tournament

Welcome to my pickleball adventure at the Legends DMV Cash Open! Join me as I dive headfirst into the heart of competitive pickleball, taking on seasoned players in the legendary DMV area.
The Legends DMV Cash Open is renowned for its intense competition and electrifying atmosphere, attracting top players from all corners of the pickleball world. As a relative newcomer to the scene, I'm eager to prove myself and see how I measure up against the best of the best.
Follow along as I share the highs and lows of my journey through this prestigious tournament, offering an insider's look at the thrills, setbacks, and triumphs that come with chasing greatness on the pickleball court.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or a fellow pickleball enthusiast, join me on this exhilarating ride as I strive to make my mark in the world of competitive pickleball at the Legends DMV Cash Open!
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Here is my Match Summary -
Missed Serve - 2 Missed Backhands - 2 Missed Forehands - 4
Free Serve - 6 Free Backhand 3 Free Forehand 3
I didn't miss to many serves and was finding a good rhythm overall throughout the match. I felt like I wasn't getting enough pressure all around and that I could hit more through the ball. I did a good job at finishing at the net.
Date:
March 15-17
Location:
Montgomery TennisPlex
18010 Central Park Cir
Germantown, MD 20841
Phone: [phone]
18 Indoor Courts available
Events and Dates:
Friday, 3/15:
. Men's Singles
. Women's Singles
. Total Combined Age Men Doubles (85+ years per team) - one player MUST BE 50+
. Total Combined Age Women Doubles (85+ years per team) - one player MUST BE 50+
Saturday, 3/16
. Men's Doubles
. Women's Doubles
Sunday, 3/17
. Mixed Doubles
. Total Combined Age Mixed Doubles (85+ years per team) - one player MUST BE 50+
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Divisions for 70+ Age will be split by skill and 5-year increments if enough players are registered.
Approximate division/event category start times will be announced at least 1-2 days earlier
Player Sign-in begins 30 minutes before tournament play each day.
Cost is $55 entry fee per participant (includes $10 referee/sanction and $5 facility fees), and $20 per standard event. EarlyBird is just $45 with payment BEFORE January 15. LATE registration is $60, starting February 15.
Open events (recommended for 4.0+ players) are available for a cost of $70 (prize money awarded for medal winners!). 4.5 events have a cost of $70, and are also payout events!
PickleballBrackets.com has modified their pricing, and is now charging a mandatory, non-refundable SERVICE FEE to participants - $5 for 1 event, $10 for 2 or more events.
Team participants must register individually and list team partner in registration.
After registration closes, free agents will be matched with similar-skilled players (as available).
Skill level bracket for teams is determined by the skill level of the higher rated partner.
Tournament Director reserves the right to adjust the age and/or skill brackets based on registration.
Based on most recent feedback, tournament format is mostly double elimination for the OPEN events (NOT TOTAL AGE, THOUGH). For all other events, if the # of teams support pool play, that will be used. If not, double elimination will be used. Divisions with less than 6 teams will be pool play.
Detailed tournament schedule and format details will be on website NLT Wednesday before tournament.
ONIX Dura 40 balls will be used for play.
Medals for Gold, Silver and Bronze winners
Champions in each division also get:
Legends Gold Pin (and entry into the 2024 Legends Gold Medal Challenge!)
Pics and Bragging Rights on the Legends website!
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SPECIAL NOTICE
1. Do not leave the event without checking to see if you are in or out of the tournament! This is particularly a problem in POOL PLAY, as there is an issue in the software that has not been modified to address the NEW rule on how to determine tie-breaking in a 3-team tie. The software is currently INCORRECT in how it is calculated, and tournament workers must MANUALLY advance players from POOL PLAY to BRACKET PLAY in this 3-way tie situation. IF YOU LEAVE WITHOUT CHECKING, and you are subsequently ADDED to the bracket, WE WILL NOT wait for you to return, but forfeit your match. Thank you for your understanding!
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Tournament Director:
Ron Cortese
Tournament Assistants:
Taylor Singer
Kristen Lasich
Amy Farabow
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[@skyephysiotherapy]

Flawless victory!

[@Mr.Miyagi_PPR]

FINISHED HIM!

[@nilkamals]

You have some nasty passing shots

[@Mr.Miyagi_PPR]

Thank you! Still gotta practice the down the line backhand and forehand.